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Gatorade 2025 - 2026: Player of the Year

Baseball - Ohio

Gatorade Player of the year

Devlan Daniel

Right-handed pitcher/outfielder
INDIAN HILL HS
CINCINNATI, OHIO
JUNIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-0
Press Release

Peak Performance

.432

Batting Average

20

RBI

4

Home Runs

33

Runs Scored
“Devlan has to be game-planned for in all facets. He can impact games with his speed and defense just as much as he can in the batter’s box or on the mound. From a pitching standpoint, he’s made huge strides from last year. He’s seeing the ball so well at the plate. He doesn’t get many pitches to hit, but he’s disciplined. If you miss a location—especially with a fastball—he makes you pay.”
Matt Heller
Head Coach - Madeira High

Athletic Excellence

At the time of his selection, the 6-foot, 215-pound junior right-handed pitcher and outfielder had led the Braves (20-4) to the No. 2 seed in the Division IV state tournament. Daniel batted .432 through 24 games with 20 RBI, four home runs and 33 runs scored. The two-time Cincinnati Hills League Player of the Year was also 2-0 on the mound, posting a 0.70 ERA and averaging 1.9 Ks per inning entering the postseason.

Academic Achievement

Daniel has maintained a 3.84 weighted GPA in the classroom. He has made a verbal commitment to play baseball on scholarship at Mississippi State University beginning in the fall of 2027.

Exemplary Character

Daniel has participated in multiple Indian Hill High student groups, including the Partners Club, which brings together students who have special needs with those who don’t to forge new relationships and friendships. He has also donated his time to the Student Leadership Team and as a Student Ambassador.